Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-11 00:54Core Viewpoint - Since 2008, the wealth allocation preferences of Chinese residents have evolved through three stages: stable growth, accelerated accumulation, and deposit migration, with a notable shift towards financial assets and equity markets as deposit rates decline and investment awareness increases [1][2][3]. Group 1: Stages of Wealth Allocation - The first stage (2008-2017) was characterized by stable growth, with new deposit levels averaging around 4.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a focus on liquidity and conservative savings [1]. - The second stage (2018-2022) saw a significant increase in new deposits, reaching 17.8 trillion yuan in 2022, driven by regulatory changes and market volatility, leading to a defensive asset allocation with a shift in the deposit ratio to 25%:75% [2]. - The third stage (2023 onwards) indicates a decline in new deposits, with projections of 16.7 trillion yuan and 14.3 trillion yuan for 2023 and 2024 respectively, as funds begin to migrate from low-yield deposits to low-volatility assets and equities [2][3]. Group 2: Factors Influencing Capital Market Inflows - The shift in asset allocation from real estate to financial assets is expected to bring potential incremental funds to the capital market, as residents increasingly favor financial investments [3][4]. - The relative attractiveness of stocks has improved, with the Sharpe ratio for stocks surpassing that of bonds, indicating a growing appeal for equity investments among depositors [5][6]. - Recent adjustments in insurance product interest rates are anticipated to attract more savings into insurance products, further supporting the inflow of long-term capital into the stock market [6]. Group 3: Economic Indicators - Exports showed resilience in July, with growth rates exceeding expectations, particularly in trade with ASEAN and Africa, which may mitigate some downward pressures from U.S. demand [7]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) showed improvement in July, although year-on-year figures remained unchanged, indicating mixed signals in the economy [7].